Mount Fuji Climbing Season
Climb Japan's iconic 3,776m peak during the official summer season and watch the sunrise from the roof of Japan.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/06/30 15:00 – 2026/09/10
- Where
- Mount Fuji (Yoshida Trail, Yamanashi)（Mount Fuji 5th Station, Yamanashi/Shizuoka）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- Bus from Fujisan or Kawaguchiko Stn to 5th Station
- Price
- A trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Bus from Fujisan or Kawaguchiko Stn to 5th Station Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- A trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- groups of friends, solo-goers
Highlights
- Sunrise ('Goraiko') from the summit
- Mountain huts to rest and acclimatize
- A bucket-list climb that's beginner-accessible in season
Background & story
A sacred mountain and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fuji has drawn pilgrims for centuries; the official climbing season runs in summer only.
Good to know
Reserve a mountain hut in advance, bring warm layers (the summit is near freezing), and check the latest entry rules and reservation system before you go.